Hoopa (Pokémon)
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Hoopa (Japanese: フーパ Hoopa) is a dual-type Psychic/Ghost Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Hoopa has an alternate form, which it changes into by using the Prison Bottle. Its default form, Hoopa Confined, will then become the Psychic/Dark Hoopa Unbound. Hoopa Unbound in the party will revert into Hoopa Confined if three days have passed since changing to Hoopa Unbound. Other circumstances may also cause it to revert.
Hoopa Confined was officially revealed in the February 2015 issue of CoroCoro magazine. Hoopa Unbound was officially revealed in the May 2015 issue of CoroCoro magazine.
Biology
Hoopa Confined is a light-purple Pokémon with a vaguely humanoid appearance. It has green eyes with yellow sclerae, a yellow ring marking on its forehead, a small, pink dot under each eye, and dark pink hair tied into a short ponytail. On either side of its head is a dark gray horn that curves slightly upward. Its body has a dark pink, V-shaped marking on the chest and a small, golden spike on each shoulder. Its arms are not attached to its body and instead float next to it; each arm has a small golden spike similar to those on its shoulders. It has mitten-like hands and dark pink rings around each wrist. In place of legs, it has a wispy tail. Hoopa has three gold rings: one large one around its lower body and one hanging freely on each of its horns.
The rings on Hoopa's body can warp space and allow it transport items by passing them through its hoop. This allows it to seize anything in the world. Because of this, Hoopa has kleptomaniac and troublemaker personality. It is willing to cause mischief and taking anything it wants. Hoopa stores it gathered loot in a secret spot only it knows. Hoopa is said to have the power to bend dimensions. However Hoopa is not at full power due to it true from being sealed away. Hoopa Confided has the ability to summon powerful Legendary Pokémon. As seen in Pokémon Masters EX, Hoopa can even bring people and Pokémon from alternate worlds or timelines. Hoopa is known to steal stuff from humans if provoked to the point of terrifying them. As seen in the anime and Masters EX, Hoopa likes eating Donuts.
Hoopa Confined is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Hyperspace Hole.
Forms
Hoopa has an additional form called Hoopa Unbound. As seen in the anime, either form can travel through its rings.
Hoopa Unbound is a large, bipedal Pokémon with six arms. It is mostly light blue with purple fur and hair. The ponytail on its head is larger and bushier and held in place by two golden rings. Its hair now covers its chin, where it forms a pointed beard, and the back of its neck. The horns are less curved and have spiky purple hair around the bases. There are three gold rings on each horn: two around the base and one around the middle. It has yellow eyes white sclerae, a pointed, dark gray nose, a small hole inside of the ring-marking on its forehead, and prominent fangs in the back of its lower jaw. Similar to Hoopa Confined, its arms are disconnected and float next to its body. Instead of a small, gold spike the arms now have large, dark gray spikes and appear from holes along the sides of its body. Each arm has three fingers with dark gray claws, a gold ring around the wrist, and a gold ring around the base. Several tufts of purple fur surround its torso and a gold ring encircles a hole in the center of its chest. Another large gold ring encircles its waist and there are small tufts of fur poking out from underneath it. There is a purple stripe that widens at the knee down each leg and two gold rings around each ankle. The tips of its feet are gold and curl upward. Additionally, this form has a tail with a purple stripe along the top and an arrow-shaped tip. Hoopa Unbound is tied with Mega Gyarados as the tallest Dark-type.
Hoopa Unbound is said to be Hoopa's true form and at its full power. Hoopa Unbound is said to have a huge amount of power. As seen in anime, Hoopa Unbound can control and summon powerful Legendary Pokémon. However, this has the dangerous side effect of creating space-time distortion that can destroy the area where they were summoned. One legend stated it greedily teleported an entire castle from Kalos 3,000 years ago, to obtain its hidden treasure. It can even teleport an entire island in its hoop portals. Hoopa can remain in Unbound form for three days until its power is sealed away, reverting to the smaller Confided Form.
Hoopa Unbound is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Hyperspace Fury.
In the anime
Major appearances
Hoopa (anime)
Hoopa Confined debuted in Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, a series of shorts in which it subjects Ash and Pikachu to various acts of mischief. It later appeared in major roles in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon and Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. In the latter, it also transformed into Hoopa Unbound, which later served as a separate entity and the main antagonist.
Minor appearances
A Hoopa appeared in its Confined Forme in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.
A Hoopa appeared in its Confined Forme in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Hoopa made its main series debut in its Confined Forme in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Hoopa (anime)
Hoopa appeared in both of its forms in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.
Pokémon Adventures
In PS602, a silhouetted Hoopa was on the Sea Mauville, causing trouble by attacking Emerald and Steven. Later, after it was properly revealed in PS605, Hoopa took a liking to Emerald and began following him around.
In the TCG
- Main article: Hoopa (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Both Hoopa (Confined) and Hoopa (Unbound) appear as Spirits.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Hoopa appears as a special non-recruitable ally that must be found contained in the Djinn's Bottle in Sahra Town. Upon approaching the bottle, Hoopa will "connect" with the player's team and will accompany them only for the next exploration. Whilst exploring, Hoopa will randomly choose between its Unbound or Confined Formes. The leader may ask Hoopa to summon a random Legendary Pokémon through one of its portals for help, but the target may randomly end up as a hostile enemy instead.
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In events
Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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XYORAS | Cinema Hoopa | All | Japan | 50 | July 5, 2015; July 18 to September 30, 2015 |
XYORAS | Manesh Hoopa | Japanese region | Online | 50 | August 21 to November 30, 2015 |
XYORAS | Manesh Hoopa | American region | Online | 50 | August 21 to November 30, 2015 |
XYORAS | Harry Hoopa | PAL region | Online | 50 | October 10, 2015 to April 15, 2016 April 6 to 30, 2016 |
XYORAS | Mighty Hoopa | Japanese region | Online | 50 | November 3 to 30, 2015 |
XYORAS | Mighty Hoopa | Taiwanese region | Online | 50 | November 3 to 30, 2015 |
XYORAS | Mac Hoopa | American region | Nintendo Zone | 50 | November 27 to December 23, 2015 |
XYORAS | Cinema Hoopa | Korean region | Online | 50 | December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016 |
XYORAS | Alexander Hoopa | American region | Online | 50 | October 3 to 9, 2016 |
SMUSUM | Full Force Hoopa | Japanese region | Online | 15 | December 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 |
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Events* | Focus Sash (100%) | Smoke Ball (100%) |
Stats
Hoopa Confined
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HP: 80
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140 - 187 | 270 - 364 | |
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
150
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139 - 222 | 274 - 438 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
Total: 600
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Hoopa Unbound
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HP: 80
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140 - 187 | 270 - 364 | |
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148 - 233 | 292 - 460 | |
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
170
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157 - 244 | 310 - 482 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
Total: 680
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Trivia
- Hoopa Unbound has the highest base Special Attack stat of all Dark-type Pokémon.
- Hoopa Unbound is tied with Mega Gyarados for being the tallest Dark-type Pokémon.
- Hoopa is the only Generation VI Pokémon to have different Pokédex entries between X and Y and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
- Hoopa Unbound is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 680 that is not a Legendary Pokémon.
- In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the "mysterious rings" in mirage spots, from which Pokémon jump out when interacted with, resemble rings used by Hoopa.
Origin
Hoopa Confined may have been inspired by common depictions of djinn. The rings around its wrists could have been inspired by the djinn in the story of Aladdin.
Hoopa Unbound may also have been inspired by djinn, while its six arms may be drawn from the Hindu deities known as Shakti, who were rumored to grow multiple arms. It may also be based on the Gegenees, who were a tribe of six-armed giants who fought the Argonauts in Greek mythology. Its tail and horns may also derive from common depictions of demons.
Hoopa's relationship with the Prison Bottle is similar to the djinn's with its lamp in traditional Arabian stories, since its full power is sealed within its respective vessel. Hoopa only being able to maintain its Unbound state for three days parallels the limit to the number of wishes a djinn can grant to its current master.
Both forms of Hoopa could also be partly based on the legend of Nezha, a deity worshiped in Taoism and Chinese folk religion and commonly referred to as a trickster deity and a worldly protector. Very much like Hoopa Unbound, Nezha is depicted holding rings and is sometimes depicted with multiple arms.
Name origin
Hoopa may be derived from hoop. It may also involve hoopla (something loud, attention-grabbing, and possibly misleading).
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Hoopa Confined
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Hoopa Unbound
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